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25 Mind, Body and Soul Freebies For 2025
Nourish your whole self — without spending a dime! Whether you need relaxation, inspiration or motivation, there’s something here to help you recharge.
Harkiran Kalsi
Taking care of yourself shouldn’t feel like another budget line item. Real self-care is about creating small, meaningful moments that help you breathe deeper, think more clearly and move through life with more presence and ease. Sometimes, the simplest support makes the biggest difference.
That’s why we’ve gathered free resources to nurture every part of you — mentally, physically and spiritually. From tools that sharpen your mind to programs that support your health and practices that restore your peace, these no-cost finds are here to help you feel more balanced, grounded and cared for all year long.
Mind
Self-care starts from the inside out — beginning with your thoughts. Keeping your mind engaged, supported and inspired helps you move through life with more clarity and calm. These free resources stimulate your brain, support your mental wellness and help you grow at any age.
College classes. Learn something new or earn that degree you’ve always wanted. Many colleges and universities offer free courses to adults 50 years young and better. Find free college courses in your state.
5-day digital detox. Take a break from tech and retrain your brain for focus and spiritual connection with this guided digital detox plan from The Soul at Rest.
Brain & Life newsletter. Subscribe to the Brain & Life newsletter for brain health tips, resources and inspiration. Also, follow the Brain & Life podcast for weekly conversations on brain health.
Board games & hobbies. Try a variety of board games or pick up a new hobby — no financial commitment required — through your local library. Most public libraries lend chess sets, Scrabble sets, knitting sets, bird-watching kits, and more.
Brain games. Give your brain a workout, challenge your memory and boost mental function with online brain games. The AARP Game Center, CogniFit.com and lumosity.com each offer select games for free.
Online classes. Explore new topics and learn at your own pace with online course platforms Coursera and Udemy. Classes from well-known institutions like Columbia, Harvard and MIT are available. Also, explore AARP’s Virtual Community Center for brain-stimulating workshops and events.
Self-care apps. Find your calm with guided meditations, relaxing music, sleep sounds and more with Calm, Exhale, InsightTimer and the UCLA Mindful App.
Brain health resources. The AARP Staying Sharp platform is an excellent resource for boosting brain health and mental well-being. You’ll find a monthly cognitive assessment, challenges, recipes and informative newsletters. Also, browse AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health resource library for more helpful tools.
Mental health resources. Get support through organizations offering workshops, therapy referrals and scholarships, including Black Girls Smile, NAMI, Black Mental Health Alliance, Black Emotional Mental Health Collective, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and the Loveland Foundation.
Books, magazines & newspapers. Borrow ebooks and audiobooks or read newspapers and magazines for free on the Libby app, Hoopla, Project Gutenberg, the Palace Project and other digital services through your local library. Free print magazine subscriptions are also available through ValueMags.com.
Mental wellness podcasts. Find community and sisterly support through these podcasts and platforms that focus on mental health for Black women: Therapy For Black Girls Podcast, Resilient Black Women and Melanin and Mental Health.
Body
Movement, nourishment and preventive care all play a role in feeling your best — and none of it has to break the budget. These freebies help you stay active, feel cared for and stay in tune with your physical health.
Fitness and wellness equipment. Explore the “Library of Things” at your local library for items to support your health and wellness goals. Available items often include bicycles, pickleball sets, light therapy lamps, pedometers, jump ropes and more.
Online workouts. Moving your body is easier than ever thanks to the wealth of free fitness apps and websites. AARP’s fitness library, Adidas Running, Nike Training Club, Map My Fitness, Yoga Fit and YouTube offer workouts for all preferences, ages and fitness levels. Also, explore the AARP Virtual Community Center, Eventbrite and Meetup for free online and local yoga classes and other fitness events.
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Health care samples. Test new wellness products by requesting free samples. Available products include Sacred Essentials CBD Infused Pain Balm, Stopain Extra Strength Pain Relieving Gel, Extra Strength Breathe Right strips and Exederm Flare Control Cream. Browse more samples at freeflys.com.
Skincare samples. Treat your skin to new beauty products. Available samples include a 15-Day Anti-Aging Sample Kit from Riversol, La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum and more at freeflys.com.
Gym passes. Thinking about joining a new gym? Explore one or more with complimentary trial memberships. Most gym chains, including Anytime Fitness, Chuze Fitness, Crunch, Gold’s Gym, LA Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, Planet Fitness, Retro Fitness and The Edge Fitness Clubs, offer free passes ranging from 1 to 7 days. Your local YMCA or independent gyms may also provide free trials.
Nutrition apps. Access free nutrition guidance and weight loss resources with Lose It!, MyFitnessPal and Start Simple with MyPlate. While premium upgrades are available, the free versions include essential features like meal tracking, calorie counting and logging your exercise. Some also have free meal plans, resources and access to a community.
Vitamins. Taking daily vitamins can get pricey, but Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s Free Vitamin Program can ease the cost just a bit. Get complimentary 30-day supplies of vitamins for children and adults in your household.
Health screenings. CVS Project Health provides free health assessments, tests and other services at select locations and mobile units, with no insurance required. Some grocery chains, like Price Chopper, also offer complimentary health screenings, so stop by your supermarket’s pharmacy to check. For even more options, Google “free health screenings near me,” as many state and local governments and community organizations offer complimentary screenings and preventative services.
Nutrition services. Several supermarkets, including Big Y, Giant, Kroger, Publix, ShopRite, Stop & Shop and Wegmans, provide complimentary diet and lifestyle advice from registered dietitians and nutritionists. Services vary by grocery chain but include individual consultations, in-store events, webinars, meal planning and online videos.
National park admission. Nourish your body, mind and soul at the same time by spending time in the great outdoors. The National Park Service (NPS) waives park admission on designated free entrance days.
Wellness perks. Explore your health insurance and employee benefits for perks such as free scales, gym memberships or even cash rewards for health expenses.
Soul
And now for the part of you that needs peace, meaning and restoration. Soul care is about connection — to faith, creativity, stillness and joy. These free resources are designed to help you slow down, reflect and refill your spiritual and emotional cup.
Journaling guides. Journaling can be deeply restorative. The Write For Your Soul e-book from Soul Care walks you through the “hows” and “whys” of journaling, while their 21 Day Jumpstart to Journaling can help you kick off a new writing habit.
Prayer hotlines. Ask for and receive prayer online or live from free prayer lines, many of which operate 24/7: K-LOVE, The JOY FM Prayer Line, LIFE Outreach, CBN Prayer Center, Daystar Prayer Center and FaithPrayers National Prayer Line.
Guided meditation. Attend live virtual classes and meditation sessions at Shambhala Online. You can also check out our guide to free meditations or browse Eventbrite for local sessions.
Bible reading plans and devotions. Along with multiple digital Bible translations, Bible.com has guided prayer, devotions, reading plans and other resources. Current Bible studies include 5 Keys to Praying With Power, Wisdom for Living: Lessons for a Settled Life and Holding Hope: Three Days, Three Poems, Three Prayers.
Prayer journal template. This printable prayer journal template from World Vision UK guides you through praying for yourself and others.
Soulful playlists. Elevate your spirit with our soul-lifting playlists: Your Perfect Peace, We Walk by Faith, Black Girl Joy, Gospel Workout, Rainy-Day and much more. Also, find playlists for your every mood on Pandora, Spotify or iHeartRadio.
Art therapy prompts. Formal art therapy requires working with a professional, but you can soothe your soul with some of the activities used by art therapists. Try one of these 100 art therapy prompts with free printable worksheets.
Museum events. The Smithsonian hosts free online events through its museums, including the African American History and Culture Museum and the African Art Museum. Upcoming events include Meditation and Mindfulness sessions, creative writing workshops and online discussions.
Soul health assessment. Care for your soul with free resources from SoulCare.com. Take a free Soul Health Assessment, confront burnout with a free video course, download journaling prompts, follow a Silent Prayer guide and more.
Self-care printables. Use worksheets from Day Designer’s library to support and improve your self-care journey. You’ll find 39 Ways to Treat, Fulfill & Recharge Yourself, Quick Fixes for When You Feel Overwhelmed, a Daily Gratitude Journal, a Self-Care Habit Tracker and more
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